Experts say it is unlikely that the problems with local food supply will resolve on their own.

Mydin boss Ameer Ali Mydin says it is an impractical and discriminatory idea.

The agriculture and food security ministry says a special programme is being implemented where millers increase local white rice production by 20% for the domestic market for a period of a year.

They say it is wrong for politicians to take credit or blame for how the ringgit performs.

The products will be available soon at select restaurants.

Questions will also be raised about the food supply in the country, and efforts to encourage Malaysians to take a second booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine.

Mazlan Aliman says millions of farmers will be affected if issues concerning food security are not addressed.

Wee Ka Siong questions how this could happen as he did not name any party or company in his speech.

This will involve a total cost of RM1.28 billion.

International experts say food insecurity has worsened in the isolated nation amid sanctions and Covid-19 lockdowns.

It says procurement management as well as the use of less-than-satisfactory equipment were among the factors that kept the target group from fully benefitting from the programme.

Also on the agenda are the matter of flood repair works and measures to improve Malaysia's position in the Global Food Security Index 2022.